Bandarban travel guide, Chattogram Division

Bandarban is one of the three hill districts of the Chittagong Hill Tracts, a land of steep forested ridges cut by the Sangu river. It is home to Marma, Bawm, Mru and other communities, and its Buddhist temples include the golden Buddha Dhatu Jadi near the town. Trekkers head for Boga Lake, the Keokradong peak and waterfalls such as Amiakhum, while Shoilo Propat is an easy roadside stop. About 481,000 people live in roughly 4,479 km² (2022 census); the town is about two hours by road from Chattogram.

Sources: Wikipedia: Bandarban District, Wikipedia: List of districts of Bangladesh (area, 2022 census) · facts checked Oct 7, 2026

Bandarban Hills
Bandarban Hills · Photo: Moheen Reeyad / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Source

At a glance

Division
Chattogram Division
Area
4,479 km²
Population (2022 census)
481,109
Density
107 people per km²

Sources: Wikipedia: List of districts of Bangladesh (area, 2022 census) · facts checked Oct 7, 2026

Places to see

Boga Lake

Boga Lake

A lake high in the hills of Bandarban.

Photo: Rocky Masum This work was made by Masum-al-Hasan Rocky and released under the license(s... / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Source

Bandarban

Travel facts

Best time to visit
  • Bandarban Hills: Nov–Feb
Estimated costs
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FAQ

Where is Bandarban?

Bandarban is in Bangladesh's Chattogram Division, one of the country's 64 districts.

What is there to see in Bandarban?

Places added to this guide: Bandarban Hills, Boga Lake, Buddha Dhatu Jadi, Keokradong.

When is the best time to visit Bandarban?

We don't have verified information on this yet, so no months are given.

What are the main trekking destinations in Bandarban?

Boga Lake, the Keokradong peak and waterfalls such as Amiakhum.

How far is Bandarban from Chattogram?

About two hours by road.